Are trains good in Turkey?

Experiencing Turkey by train is an absolute adventure. There are various options to choose from, including comfortable sleeper trains, overnight trains, high-speed connections, long-distance trains winding through exquisite landscapes and even a couple of old diesel trains.



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Public transport system in Turkey is very convenient and reasonably priced. There are various means of transportation such as planes, buses, trains, minibuses (namely dolmus or minibüs), and subways (in major cities). Students have the right to a special discount for intra-city and inter-city transportation.

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Traveling by bus is the primary mode of ground transportation in Turkey, for both long hauls and short hops. There are several categories of bus travel: municipal buses, the local dolmus, long-distance buses, and short-distance minibuses.

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Ticket prices To compare train, bus and plane fares in Turkey, let's look at the fares on specific routes. For example, on the Ankara — Istanbul route (which is about 450 kilometre-long), the corresponding tickets will cost: bus — 6–12 $; train — 11 $;

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Bus. Thousands of modern, luxurious buses roar between Turkish cities and towns daily. This is how most Turks travel.

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There is no direct train between Istanbul and Cappadocia. However, if you wanted, you could take a bus to Gebze, then take the train from Gebze to Konya, and then take a bus from from Konya to Göreme. It seems like more hassle than it's worth unless you're like… super into trains.

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“Generally speaking, traveling by plane is faster and more convenient, but can be more expensive and stressful. On the other hand, traveling by train is usually cheaper and more comfortable, but can take much longer.”

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Although there's plenty to do in Turkey to fill an entire month or more, we suggest Turkey itineraries that are between five to ten days, with a week-long holiday being the best for most travelers.

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The average price of a 7-day trip to Turkey is $870 for a solo traveler, $1,416 for a couple, and $1,054 for a family of 4. Turkey hotels range from $33 to $141 per night with an average of $54, while most vacation rentals will cost $70 to $390 per night for the entire home.

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The Orient Express travelled across Europe, most famously departing from Paris and heading to Istanbul. As the popularity of these journeys grew, two more Orient Express trains were brought into service offering more varies journeys to more destinations across Europe.

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The Venice Simplon-Orient Express (VSOE) is the world's most authentic luxury train.

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